The Bristol Breakroom
Hiring Tips, Career Advice, and More
Coaches, Consultants, Recruiters – Building a Job Search Support System
Nora Bright, Vice President at Bristol Associates: “I recently met Alyson Garrido through a mutual friend and was thrilled to have a strong career coach to whom we could refer candidates. We often find that job seekers are unclear on the...
Bristol Places New Executive Director for Historic Santa Barbara House, Gardens and Workshop
Casa del Hererro, built around 1925, is noted as one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, complete with intact gardens. Located in Montecito, near Santa Barbara, CA, the 11-acre estate is included on the National...
Employee Retention Matters to Employers…and Candidates
by Kristina Paudler, Director of Recruitment, Healthcare Retention is an issue for employers and candidates alike. Companies that can’t retain employees lose the money they’ve invested in that employee. And among candidates evaluating a job...
Ask a Recruiter: What Does the Ideal Resume Include?
by Nora Bright and Ben Farber In the search for a new hire, Executive Recruiters and hiring managers may review quite a few resumes. With a lot of competition for jobs, a candidate’s resume needs to stand out. So, what exactly does the ideal...
LinkedIn’s Global Recruiting Trends: Key Takeaways from 2016 Survey
LinkedIn just released their 5th Annual Global Recruiting Trends Survey. Pertinent to both outside recruiting firms as well as in-house recruiters, the study highlights a renewed importance of relationships and demonstrates how new trends in...
You’re Hired! Bristol Places CFO with Casino Table Games Manufacturer
Bristol’s client, DEQ Inc., is a casino table games manufacturer in the midst of making big changes to their business. DEQ needed a new CFO, to be based in Las Vegas, “who can keep up with a sharp, poised and decisive leader.” In addition, the...
Ask a Recruiter: What Company Perks Do Candidates Really Want?
Sure, free food, “bring your dog to work day,” and a gym membership may sound like great perks but for most employees, it’s the more traditional benefits that count. According to a recent Glassdoor Employee Confidence survey, 4 in 5 employees are...
Ask a Recruiter: Will an MBA Help Me in the Job Market?
This is the third installment of our series “Ask a Recruiter,” in which we pose a question to our executive recruiters about hiring, interviewing, the job search, and more. If you have any questions you’d like to have answered in this series,...
How to Impress Top-Notch Candidates During an Interview
Remember that an interview is a two-way street—you and your company are also being assessed by your interviewee. Follow these steps to impress a top-notch candidate. Be respectful of your candidate’s time.Don’t reschedule your interview at the...